Kate Beckman, the author of “Discretion: Teens greatest fear” bring up many valid points. “This doesn’t mean life should be treated like one big status update.” Facebook continues to be described as something that brings people together, when really it is online diary. Instead of explaining the good things in life to close friends, you can just post it on Facebook and share it with the world Beckman explains how people are now fearing to be unnoticed that they seek attention whether it be good or bad. Teens need o go back to the time where you didn’t have the advantage of sharing your personal business wit the world.